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New York State's Long Island provided inspiration for F Scott Fitzgerald – and it's been doing the same for visitors ever since, says Aoife O'Riordain

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River life: the attractive houses of Grund tower over the river Alzette
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This Cornish town has long enchanted creative visitors

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From Miami's South Beach and building with Lego to Armenia visas and art friezes

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